wind shear
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The most unpredictable storms occur when there is a moderate amount of wind shear and moisture in the atmosphere.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
"Yes, more water vapor in the air can foster stronger convection, but a tornado is a very local feature and requires a very specific set of meteorological conditions, such as the right wind shear."
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2024
Officials attributed the stormy Atlantic outlook to a confluence of factors including record-warm ocean temperatures; reduced Atlantic trade winds and wind shear; and the development of La Niña.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
Many pilots also look at the upper-level jet streams along their route for signs of wind shear, then plan to fly above, below or around those areas, he said.
From Seattle Times • May 21, 2024
As it did, wind shear blew it laterally off course.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
